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SSG 191 Chai vs Kyng PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Velasco looking to score a takedown here. Lefevre is defending well but Velasco drives through and ends up in Lefevre's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lefevre (0) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Velasco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lefevre is keeping the position for now.
Lefevre keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Lefevre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasco looking to sit in guard and control but Lefevre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (2) Velasco
Lefevre looking to pass the guard.
Lefevre won't allow Velasco to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Velasco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lefevre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lefevre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Velasco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lefevre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Lefevre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velasco trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Velasco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Velasco keeping moving, preventing Lefevre from controlling successfully. #T2#
Velasco looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasco, not yet. #SUB2#
Velasco throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lefevre uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (5) vs (2) Velasco#SUB#
Lefevre is trying to get an arm triangle but Velasco is defending well.
Lefevre is looking to take a break and control but Velasco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasco is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Lefevre gets to mount! Velasco was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (7) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco tries to reverse the position but Lefevre maintains control.
Lefevre tries to control but Velasco wriggling away.
Velasco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Velasco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Velasco has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (10) vs (2) Velasco
Lefevre trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lefevre is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Velasco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Velasco wants to escape the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Velasco has eaten all the pies!
A lull in the action here.
Lefevre has the hooks in. Velasco is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Lefevre has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Velasco's body.
#SUB#
Lefevre is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Velasco has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Velasco wants to control his opponent's hands but Lefevre gets his hands free.
Lefevre has the hooks in. Velasco is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Velasco staying busy and making it hard for Lefevre to control.
Lefevre gets his hands free as Velasco looks to control. #T6#
I really don't envy Velasco right now.
Velasco prevents Lefevre from getting a body triangle.
Velasco tries to escape but Lefevre has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Velasco keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lefevre is working for a rear naked choke. Velasco is not defending it well and Lefevre has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Velasco refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Velasco's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthieu Lefevre! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lascombe drives through with a takedown into Trismegistus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lascombe (2) vs (0) Trismegistus
Trismegistus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lascombe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (5) vs (0) Trismegistus#SUB#
Lascombe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Lascombe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trismegistus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lascombe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trismegistus, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trismegistus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus is looking to control Lascombe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trismegistus avoid being mounted?#T1#
Lascombe tries to pass to full mount but Trismegistus defends it.
Trismegistus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lascombe moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (8) vs (0) Trismegistus
Trismegistus tries to bench press Lascombe off him but Lascombe keeps the position.
Trismegistus is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Lascombe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trismegistus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trismegistus is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lascombe tries for a kimura but Trismegistus is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trismegistus is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Trismegistus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Trismegistus is defending against the submission attempts here by Lascombe.
Lascombe wants to pass to mount but Trismegistus is defending the position. #SUB#
Trismegistus is defending against the submission attempts here by Lascombe.
Lascombe trying to control from Trismegistus's half guard. Trismegistus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Lascombe drops back looking for a leg! Trismegistus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trismegistus manages to kick Lascombe off! Lascombe jumps back into Trismegistus's guard.
Trismegistus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lascombe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lascombe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lascombe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Trismegistus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Trismegistus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lascombe passes into half guard.
Trismegistus is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Trismegistus gets back to full guard.
Trismegistus keeping full guard, as Lascombe tries to pass.
Trismegistus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lascombe is one step ahead there.
Trismegistus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lascombe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trismegistus is keeping the position for now.
Trismegistus trying to keep a closed guard but Lascombe is proving a slippery customer.
Trismegistus wants to sweep but no luck.
Trismegistus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Lascombe passes Trismegistus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trismegistus tries to roll over but Lascombe keeps him under control.
Trismegistus gets back to full guard.
Lascombe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trismegistus is looking for a sweep. Lascombe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lascombe is working for a submission of some sort.
Lascombe trying to mount his opponent but Trismegistus defends it.
Trismegistus is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Trismegistus trying to control here.
#SUB#
Lascombe wants to work for an arm triangle but Trismegistus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Lascombe seems to be looking for submissions.
Trismegistus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trismegistus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lascombe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trismegistus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lascombe has Trismegistus in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (8) vs (2) Trismegistus#SUB#
Lascombe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trismegistus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Trismegistus trying to control the position from guard on top but Lascombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trismegistus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Trismegistus looking to improve position, pressing down on Lascombe's thigh with his hand. Lascombe seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Trismegistus paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Trismegistus's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Lascombe picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ferdinand Lascombe!
Ferdinand Lascombe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Melinos Jargon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Ragnar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lothbrok closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jargon to the mat! Jargon manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jargon (0) vs (2) Lothbrok
Jargon is looking to sweep but instead, Lothbrok has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lothbrok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jargon sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Lothbrok is working for a submission of some sort.
Jargon is looking for a sweep. Lothbrok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jargon is working hard here to advance position.
Jargon is trying to maintain the position but Lothbrok is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jargon gets back to full guard.
Lothbrok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jargon is keeping the position for now.
Jargon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jargon, not yet. #T1#
Jargon trying to keep a closed guard but Lothbrok is proving a slippery customer.
Lothbrok tries to free his leg and advance position but Jargon is retaining full guard.
Jargon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jargon looking to control.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Jargon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jargon manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Jargon's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lothbrok stopping the sweep attempt from Jargon.#T2#
Jargon looking to control.
Lothbrok must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lothbrok is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jargon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jargon has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (2) vs (2) Lothbrok
Jargon pushing down on Lothbrok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lothbrok is staying active underneath Jargon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jargon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Lothbrok actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Jargon uses his free foot to push down on Lothbrok's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lothbrok. Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (5) vs (2) Lothbrok
Lothbrok is trying to escape the mount but Jargon keeps good control and instead manages to take Lothbrok's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jargon (8) vs (2) Lothbrok#SUB#
Jargon is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Lothbrok with him. Lothbrok is trying to defend but Jargon has an arm under the chin now! Lothbrok grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Melinos Jargon!
A very excited looking Melinos Jargon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Holter Huntington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Huntington closes the distance and clinches up with Grandall, looking for a takedown. Huntington pushes Grandall against the cage but Grandall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grandall shoots in looking for a takedown. Huntington tries to sprawl out of it but Grandall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huntington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grandall shoots in and drives through. Huntington sprawls well.#TD2#
Grandall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grandall showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huntington (0) vs (2) Grandall
Huntington's coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Huntington is trying to get back to full guard.
Grandall is trying to control. Huntington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grandall works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (0) vs (5) Grandall
Huntington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (2) vs (5) Grandall
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Huntington is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huntington wants to control but Grandall is keeping him busy. #T1#
Grandall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Huntington won't allow Grandall to sweep him here.
Grandall looking to control.
Huntington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grandall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grandall wants to sweep here but Huntington controlling him for the moment.
Huntington tries to free his leg and advance position but Grandall is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a triangle but Huntington pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Grandall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grandall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Huntington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huntington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huntington preventing the sweep. #T2#
Huntington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grandall is trying to keep Huntington in close.
Huntington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grandall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huntington trying to control but Grandall is working from the bottom.
Grandall can't keep his opponent in guard - Huntington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Huntington is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grandall! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (5) vs (5) Grandall#SUB#
Huntington goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grandall turns into him and now he's in Huntington's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (5) vs (7) Grandall#SUB#
Huntington has his foot on Grandall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grandall works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Huntington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (7) vs (7) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huntington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huntington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grandall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huntington is one step ahead there.
Grandall looking to control.
Grandall keeping full guard, as Huntington tries to pass. #SUB2#
Grandall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huntington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huntington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Huntington trying to control the position from guard on top but Grandall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Grandall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huntington is aware though and is defending well.
Huntington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grandall is keeping the position for now.
Huntington advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (10) vs (7) Grandall
Grandall is looking to regain half guard here but Huntington keeps moving and retains side control.
Huntington tries to advance to mount but Grandall denies him.
Grandall tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Huntington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grandall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grandall tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Huntington wants to control but Grandall is keeping him busy.
Grandall tries to bench press Huntington off him but Huntington keeps the position.
Huntington controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Huntington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grandall, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Huntington working away.
Grandall is not content to let Huntington control the position.
Grandall is trying to work for a sweep but Huntington has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Huntington (12) vs (7) Grandall
Grandall is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Huntington working for a guillotine from mount but Grandall is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Huntington is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Grandall to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Grandall shrugs it off.
Grandall is desperately trying to improve his position but Huntington has a good base and remains in mount.
Grandall manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Grandall actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Grandall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Huntington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huntington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Huntington seems to be looking for submissions.
Grandall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Huntington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T8#
Grandall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (12) vs (9) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall seems to be working for a kimura but Huntington defends the submission attempt.
Huntington wants to improve his position but Grandall is controlling well.
Grandall is keen to just control but Huntington is a slippery customer.
Huntington moves into full guard.
Huntington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grandall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (14) vs (9) Grandall
Grandall working a defensive guard here.
Huntington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grandall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Grandall has his foot on Huntington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huntington works his way back into a safe position though.
Huntington stopping the sweep attempt from Grandall.
Grandall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (14) vs (11) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grandall moves into full mount! Huntington won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (14) vs (14) Grandall
Huntington tries to reverse the position but Grandall maintains control.
Huntington tries to hold on but Grandall pushes him away.
Grandall moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (14) vs (17) Grandall
Grandall trying to control.#T10##SUB2#
Huntington defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grandall's arms. #SUB2#
Grandall looking for the choke but no joy.
Grandall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Huntington doesn't escape.
Grandall avoiding Huntington 's attempts to control his hands.
Huntington is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grandall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Huntington tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T11#
Huntington is desperately trying to improve his position but Grandall has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Grandall has hold of Huntington's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Huntington manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Huntington is trying to escape the mount.
Huntington is squirming around, avoiding Grandall's attempts to control the action.
Grandall fails to advance to Huntington's back.
Grandall trying to control but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Grandall working for a guillotine from mount but Huntington is in no mood to give up. #T12#
Grandall is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Huntington is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (14) vs (20) Grandall#SUB2#
Huntington showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Huntington fending off the submission attempt from Grandall. #SUB2#
Grandall is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Huntington has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Huntington is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
Huntington is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Grandall is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Huntington defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Huntington trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Grandall has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Huntington has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Huntington preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grandall.
Huntington rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grandall wants to pass to mount but Huntington is defending the position. #SUB2#
Grandall is working for a kimura but Huntington is defending it quite comfortably.
#T14#
Huntington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huntington.
Grandall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Huntington's guard.
Huntington trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huntington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Huntington controls Grandall momentarily but Grandall frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Grandall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grandall wants to control from the top but Huntington keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grandall wins on points by 20 to 14.
A relieved looking Billy Grandall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Chicken Destroyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Destroyer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Destroyer (2) vs (0) Thunder
Destroyer forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Destroyer is trying to work for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
Thunder manages to get to full guard.
Destroyer advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Destroyer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thunder is just riding it out for now. Destroyer eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Thunder manages to get to full guard.
We've been hearing that Destroyer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Destroyer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Destroyer (5) vs (0) Thunder
Destroyer wants to take a breather but Thunder manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Destroyer.
Destroyer pushes down on Thunder's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Destroyer trying to control from Thunder's half guard. Thunder has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Destroyer passes Thunder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Destroyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
Destroyer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thunder wants to control but Destroyer is keeping busy.
Thunder is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Destroyer is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Destroyer is trying to work for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
Thunder is refusing to be controlled, as Destroyer sits in half guard.
Thunder regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Thunder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Destroyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Destroyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Thunder working for a triangle but Destroyer defends it easily.
#T4#
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Destroyer wants to pass the guard but Thunder is keeping the position.
Thunder controls Destroyer momentarily but Destroyer frees himself.
Destroyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunder pulls Destroyer in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Destroyer passes into half guard. #SUB#
Destroyer is trying to work for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
#T6#
Thunder is controlling Destroyer's trapped leg to prevent Destroyer from advancing to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thunder gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Thunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thunder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Destroyer preventing the sweep.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
Destroyer looking to pass the guard.
Thunder wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Destroyer is now in half guard.
Thunder is positioning himself well to prevent Destroyer advancing to mount.
Thunder is refusing to be controlled, as Destroyer sits in half guard. #T8#
Destroyer is really struggling to control Thunder but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Destroyer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thunder is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Destroyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thunder tries to roll over but Destroyer keeps him under control.#SUB#
Destroyer is working for a submission of some sort.
Thunder is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Thunder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Destroyer seems content to control.
Thunder trying to control but Destroyer postures up.
Thunder holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Destroyer is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Thunder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Destroyer is taking a breather. Thunder says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Destroyer is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Destroyer wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it. #T11##SUB#
Destroyer is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Destroyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thunder sees it coming and defends easily.
Destroyer is taking a breather. Thunder says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thunder is not content to let Destroyer control the position.#SUB#
Destroyer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thunder defends it well.
We've been informed that Thunder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T12#
Thunder is trying to maintain the position but Destroyer is very close to passing his half guard.
Thunder preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Destroyer is looking for a kimura here.
Destroyer is stalling here. Thunder is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Destroyer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thunder has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Destroyer (5) vs (4) Thunder#T13#
Destroyer wants to control but Thunder postures up.
Thunder taking a breather here.
Destroyer looking for a sweep but Thunder has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Destroyer (5) vs (6) Thunder
Thunder controlling his opponent. #T14#
Thunder wants to take Destroyer's back but he can't do it this time.
Thunder wants to control the pace but Destroyer is squirming around nicely.
Destroyer stops Thunder from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Thunder controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Destroyer tries to hold on but Thunder postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder wins on points by 6 to 5.
An out of breath Distant Thunder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mattias Lundgren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lundgren closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lundgren (2) vs (0) Solo
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Lundgren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lundgren. #SUB#
Lundgren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lundgren working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Solo's thigh. Solo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo seems keen to control Lundgren's posture.#T1#
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lundgren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Solo is pulling down on Lundgren's head to control his posture. #T2#
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundgren trying to move into half guard but instead Solo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lundgren (2) vs (2) Solo
Solo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Lundgren looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Solo has picked Lundgren up and slammed him! Lundgren can't keep hold of the triangle and Solo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lundgren (2) vs (5) Solo
Solo taking a breather here. #T3#
Lundgren prevents Solo from improving position.
Solo controlling from side mount.
Lundgren is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solo controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Lundgren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Lundgren tries to improve position but can't.
Lundgren seems a little lost for a moment, as Solo dominates the positioning.
Lundgren gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Solo slows the pace down in half guard.
Solo wants to free his trapped foot but Lundgren is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Solo is taking a breather. Lundgren says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lundgren wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
Lundgren trying to control but Solo postures up.
Solo is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Lundgren is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Solo is working for a kimura but Lundgren is defending it quite comfortably.
Solo controlling the action here.#T7#
Lundgren wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
Lundgren gets full guard.#T8##SUB#
Lundgren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Solo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lundgren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lundgren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Solo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Lundgren.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lundgren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solo is pushing down on Lundgren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lundgren is fighting to maintain full guard but Solo has managed to sneak the leg through.#T10#
Solo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lundgren! Score +3 for passing guard: Lundgren (2) vs (8) Solo
Lundgren is working to get back to half guard.
Lundgren tries to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
Solo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Lundgren is working to get back to half guard.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lundgren wants to hold on but Solo pushes him away.#T12#
Solo controlling from the full mount.
Solo tries to take Lundgren's back but instead Lundgren uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Solo tries to pass to full mount but Lundgren defends it.
Solo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Lundgren tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Solo seems content to control.
Let's hope that Solo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lundgren has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solo is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Lundgren wants to get back to full guard.
Lundgren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lundgren.#SUB#
Solo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Solo slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Hand Solo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Mattias Lundgren had this to say: 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 11 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Strakapoud closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thumb quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Strakapoud
Strakapoud passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thumb! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (0) vs (8) Strakapoud#SUB2#
Strakapoud is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Thumb with him. Thumb is trying to defend but Strakapoud has an arm under the chin now! Thumb grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stanislav Strakapoud! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cahute dives in and scores a takedown into Bandini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Bandini
Cahute passes Bandini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bandini trying to control here.
Cahute is taking a breather. Bandini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bandini is staying active underneath Cahute, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cahute trying to mount his opponent but Bandini defends it.
Cahute trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini is looking for a sweep. Cahute is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Bandini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cahute wants to take a breather but Bandini is having none of it.
Cahute not doing much here.
Cahute trying to advance position but Bandini counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Bandini throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cahute escapes and throws Bandini's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (0) Bandini#SUB#
Cahute looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cahute trying to control the action but Bandini is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cahute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bandini is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Cahute is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandini is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cahute is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Bandini tries to improve position but can't.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Cahute tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cahute has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bandini is trying to get back to half guard.
Bandini trying to remain calm as Cahute controls from the top position.
Bandini regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cahute's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T4#
Bandini is looking to control Cahute's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandini avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Cahute wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cahute tries to pass to full mount but Bandini defends it. #SUB#
Cahute is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandini sees it coming and defends easily.
Bandini is doing well to control the position and prevent Cahute from advancing to side control.
Bandini tries to roll over but Cahute keeps him under control.
Bandini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cahute is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Bandini wants to get back to full guard.
Bandini is looking to control Cahute's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandini avoid being mounted?
Cahute is looking to advance position but Bandini won't allow it. #SUB#
Cahute is working for a kimura here but Bandini manages to reverse the position and he's now in Cahute's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (5) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (7) vs (2) Bandini
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bandini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cahute doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bandini is tightening it up a little... Cahute has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cahute reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cahute taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bandini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matthew Bandini!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Matthew Bandini made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 11 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chancel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Hlervu#SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Chancel is keeping the position.
Chancel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hlervu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (2) Hlervu#SUB2#
Hlervu is looking for a triangle but Chancel pushes his legs off easily.
Hlervu being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Hlervu is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Hlervu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chancel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chancel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hlervu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chancel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hlervu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chancel defends it easily.
Hlervu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Chancel is pushing down on Hlervu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hlervu is fighting to maintain full guard but Chancel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chancel is keen to just control but Hlervu is a slippery customer.
Chancel not doing much here.
Hlervu regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hlervu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hlervu is looking for a triangle but Chancel pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hlervu looking for a guillotine here but Chancel defends easily.
#T3#
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Hlervu.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chancel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chancel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hlervu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chancel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu is looking to regain half guard here but Chancel keeps moving and retains side control.
Chancel tries to move to mount but Hlervu blocks the move with his legs.
Hlervu is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Chancel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Hlervu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chancel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chancel is just content to waste time from the top position. Hlervu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Hlervu looking for a triangle here. Chancel is fighting it but it looks tight! Hlervu pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chancel is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tendren Hlervu!
A relieved looking Tendren Hlervu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 7 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kyng clinches. #TD#
Chai jumps into guard, dragging Kyng to the mat.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyng won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai looking to control but Kyng passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyng not doing much here.
#T1#
Kyng prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyng is working away from the top position though.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#SUB#
Chai throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kyng escapes and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (3) Kyng
Kyng working away.
The referee asks Kyng politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyng prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Chai trying to remain calm as Kyng controls from the top position.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyng dominates the positioning.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Chai is letting Kyng control him for a moment.
Chai controls the position for a moment.
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (3) Kyng#T4#
Kyng is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng is trying to control but can't.
Kyng has a hand on Chai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (3) Kyng
Chai wants to control the pace but Kyng is squirming around nicely.
Kyng slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kyng wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Kyng gets back to full guard.
#T5#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng controlling Chai's posture.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyng, not yet. #T6#
Kyng trying to control the position.
Chai wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Kyng wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Kyng has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kyng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai won't allow Kyng to sweep him here. #T8#
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kyng is controlling Chai's posture.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Chai is pressing down on Kyng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyng is holding on for now.
Kyng is positioning himself well to prevent Chai advancing to mount.
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB#
Chai is working for a submission of some sort.
Kyng controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Kyng is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kyng trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Kyng tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Kyng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kyng trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Chai is staying active.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kyng knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kyng tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Kyng is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Kyng tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Kyng keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kyng trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai is keen to just control but Kyng is a slippery customer.#T12#
Kyng wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai trying to control the action but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Kyng is controlling Chai's trapped leg to prevent Chai from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
#T13#
Kyng is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Kyng is defending well.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kyng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kyng is looking to improve his position.
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai continues to stall.#T14#
Kyng wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kyng desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kyng trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng is controlling Chai's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 5 to 3.
Olyksandr Chai really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Critical Mass Q159.9 $74.95 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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